Lee’s Summit Cares awards Community of Character awards at the annual Mayor’s Character Breakfast.  Do you know someone who has demonstrated good character?  Click on this link and nominate them.  http://www.lscares.org/CharacterNomination.pdf

Courage-The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain with

firmness; to act in accordance with one.s beliefs in spite of criticism

Cooperation-To work together to reach a common goal.

Honesty-Truthfulness, sincerity

Perseverance-Keep to a course of action, belief or purpose without giving way.

Appreciation-Recognition of the quality, value, significance, of people & things.

Sportsmanship-Exhibiting fairness & respect to teammates & opponents; winning & losing graciously.

Citizenship-Displaying allegiance to one.s country; actively & responsibly participating in the

community.

Family-Cohesive unit of individuals residing together, providing support & encouragement,

guidance & direction.

Respect-Honoring others with courtesy & consideration.

Responsibility-Accepting personal responsibility; acting without continual guidance or superior authority.

Self-control-Choosing to manage one.s emotions, desires, or actions & respecting the boundaries of

others.

Kindness-To act humanely, be considerate of others.